Colorado Matters

It’s illegal. And a party drug. But MDMA., also known as Ecstasy and Molly, is showing revolutionary promise as a way to treat PTSD. Then, a Colorado company that wants to remove greenhouse gasses. And, dancing galaxies are just some of the cosmic marvels spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope. Also, local artists on the eve of the Underground Music Showcase.

The STAR (Support Team Assisted Response) Program is designed to help people in crisis, without involving Denver police officers. A new study suggests it’s working. Plus, Colorado In Depth features CPR’s Caitlyn Kim’s trip with the Colorado National Guard on its mission to Estonia. And a summer camp that’s helping kids catch up on learning.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser calls recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court “destabilizing.” He says he’ll protect abortion access and he’s prepared for challenges to the state’s red flag gun law. Then, CPR’s new podcast asks, ¿Quién Are We?

National Book Award finalist Kali Fajardo-Anstine sets her new novel “Woman of Light” in both Southern Colorado and Denver. Many of the characters are based on her ancestors. Fajardo-Anstine joined Colorado Matters in front of an audience at the Tattered Cover Book Store.

E Pluribus Unum: out of many, one. Americans want their country to live up to that motto, but they don’t necessarily see it happening. We talk with the Denver-based researcher for “More in Common.” Then, visionary students present a unique way to improve mental health: be kind to each other.

We track the highs and lows of a $5 investment in Bitcoin back in 2014 and talk to an expert about its future. Then, we take a journey to understand how property taxes are calculated. And, a report finds Colorado is narrowing the opportunity gap between whites and people of color, but says equity remains “a dream unrealized.” Also, celebrating honey and honeybees.

Dr. David Micklin’s been living with long COVID since the beginning of the pandemic; he shares how his life has changed. Then, the state is tracking monkeypox. Plus, perspective on two Supreme Court rulings related to religion and public education. Also, reclaiming history after the Marshall Fire. And, a Denver man helps Buzz Lightyear get to infinity and beyond.

Avs fans at Thursday’s parade tell the stories behind the jerseys and t-shirts they wear. Then, the primary election may be a defining moment for Colorado’s Republican party. We’ll get perspective with CPR’s politics podcast, Purplish. Then, remembering the man who made history as the first Black starting quarterback in modern football. And, meet Colorado Matters’ new co-host!